BRISBANE coach Wayne Bennett has again named teenager Nick Parfitt at fullback for Saturday night's NRL clash with the Sharks. Parfitt had an unhappy debut in Brisbane's 26-26 loss to Manly last weekend with Bennett replacing him just before half time.

IN a round of blow out score lines it all started with a tight tussle at Parramatta stadium. The match was full of twists and turns. St George-Illawara led early on only to trail 16-12 at halftime. In the second half the scores became tied at 22 all but a Leuluai try and then a Witt field goal in the 78th minute sealed the win for Parramatta. The victory for the Eels sees them move up into third place ahead of their opponents, the Dragons.

NEW Zealand Warriors coach Daniel Anderson has selected Lance Hohaia as Stacey Jones' halfback replacement for Saturday's vital National Rugby League match against Melbourne. It's been confirmed today that JONES will be sidelined for three weeks after suffering a groin injury in New Zealand's Test loss to Australia at Aussie Stadium last Friday night.

REGULARLY we hear about a player being the 'next big thing' well before he makes his first grade debut. Rarely however, does that player deliver on that promise in his first game of top flight football.

NEWCASTLE Knights coach , Michael Hagan has quickly recalled his star halfback and hooker for this weekends must-win match against the Manly Sea Eagles.
Andrew Johns and Danny Buderus were both rested last weekend and the Knights paid the ultimate price for their abscence.